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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your priority is top-tier color accuracy and depth for tasks like digital photo editing, print photo editing, or enjoying HDR gaming and media, the Asus PA32DC, with its larger screen and high HDR brightness, would be an excellent choice, despite its higher price. However, if you're more focused on competitive gaming, need a fast refresh rate for smooth gameplay, and can compromise somewhat on screen size and resolution, the Asus PG27AQDM would provide a better gaming experience with very good color reproduction at a lower cost. Keep in mind neither option is optimal for productivity due to image clarity and text quality tradeoffs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.8
8.6
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.8
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
7.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
963 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$3,499
$899
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,499 and the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) costs $899.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
963 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) | Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,499 | $899 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | Inkjet OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 75Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 162 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 963 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 1.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | February 2023
"All in all, the Asus PA32DC OLED is a superbly crafted display for experts in their craft. From filmmakers to colorists and everyone in between, this OLED display comes with just about everything that’ll satisfy professionals and enthusiasts. The undisputed champion of content creation monitors might still be the Apple Pro Display XDR for some, but the Asus PA32DC OLED puts up a heck of a fight for several grand less."
Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2023
"It’s hard to find any fault with the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM. Yes it’s expensive, but it’s incredibly good. With a stunning image and next-level video performance, it’s one of the very best gaming monitors I’ve ever reviewed."
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